Julia Morgan Ballroom Wedding Cost San Fransisco

The expansive Julia Morgan Ballroom, located on the 15th floor of the Merchants Exchange building is an extravagant, dignified event space. Julia Morgan Ballroom at the Merchants Exchange is a Reception Venue in San Francisco, CA. The lobby opens with a barrel-vaulted glass ceiling. The entryway is also decorated with classic gold leaf, bronze, and sophisticated marble.

The 4,000-square foot space, fit to hold up to 350 guests, is dominated by the intricate, mahogany, honey-combed ceiling design, almost mirrored in the royal carpeting below. A grandeur, 20-foot fireplace serves as one of the focal points in the impressive room, designed by Willis Polk and Julia Morgan. Arched windows surround the room offering a magnificent, sparkling city view. Every detail leads to the next, including the 27-foot, curved mahogany bar, the centerpiece of the adjacent lounge.

Julia Morgan Ballroom

The Julia Morgan Ballroom at the Merchants Exchange is not just one of San Francisco’s most iconic event venues; it’s also a link to the city’s unique and compelling history. Located in the heart of the bustling Financial District, the building radiates elegance from the street to the lobby and beyond. With a design pedigree from three of America’s most renowned architects, a legacy of hosting many of the city’s most important events, and state-of-the-art technological amenities, the Julia Morgan Ballroom succeeds at being both quintessentially San Francisco and an ideal choice for your celebration.

Your experience begins on California Street, with cable cars whirring up Nob Hill. As you step through the Merchant Exchange building’s street-level doors and into the barrel-vaulted lobby, you’re transported to an era of lavish detail and impeccable taste: space shines with marble, gold leaf, and bronze, while abundant natural light streams in through the curved glass ceiling.

Gleaming new elevators whisk you quickly up to the 15th floor and the landmark Julia Morgan Ballroom, the masterwork of American architectural titans Willis Polk, Daniel Burnham and Julia Morgan. Here, your privacy and exclusivity are ensured—there are no busy hotel corridors to contend with, no intrusions from the outside world.

Julia Morgan Ballroom Wedding Cost

Light flows into the stunning 4,370-square-foot ballroom through a wall of soaring floor-to-ceiling arched windows that afford a view of the glittering cityscape, while mirrors on the opposite wall reflect the light.

The view overhead is equally impressive—the ceiling is an intricate honeycomb of painstakingly crafted mahogany octagonal. Rich, paneled walls continue the refined aesthetic with classic columns worked directly into the wood. At the far end, a 20-foot stone fireplace provides a striking backdrop and a final touch of grandeur.

The following prices and menu have been provided by the venue for their in-house catering services: For in-house catering services, the buffet menu starts at $54/pp and the plated dinner menu starts at $75/pp.

The rental fee ranges from $8,500 to $12,500 for ceremony and wedding reception and includes the use of the facilities from 8:00 AM to midnight. Additional hours can be arranged for a fee of $500/hr. A food and beverage minimum of $25,000 required for Friday, Saturday, and Sunday events. The average wedding cost at Julia Morgan Ballroom is estimated at between $35,817 and $50,794 for a ceremony & reception for 100 guests.